All of these details add up to improve the bottom line. 

Having said that, there is a loan program/approval process that can improve your chances that I just learned about yesterday.

Trying to navigate BP for useful tools/calculators while I improve my own accounting. 

The biggest improvement in terms of cash flow was adding the storage units on the "free" parcels this property came with.

There's already more and more inventory hitting the market now all over the country, so I would start taking action and do it!

It was lacking in several areas, & we sent it back to the lender's lawyers to improve it, but for some reason, they said "No."

It might be a 1031 to stay in real estate but defer the tax and improve your situation.Since you're considering both properties here's a little thought:  why not sell the rental and 1031 into a really nice investment property that you may want to live in one day. 

Especially on the west side of the metroplex surrounding Tarrant County. but regardless where you look you will need patience as there is very little inventory and way overpriced wholesale deals.

Barley cashed flow for year one but by the beginning of year 2 already had a 45k growth in appreciation and around $200 in rent increase due to SoCal's lack of inventory and it's a 7% CoC.

While days on market are remaining short, our inventory is slowly picking up.